Light pink floral pattern with symmetrical petal shapes on a black background.

Umami From Scratch is the humble pursuit of Divs Ray, whose creations highlight flavors of the spice routes in bread, pastries, cakes and more.

Explore the Bakery

Saffron Orange Blossom Madeleines
from $35.00

Declared as the best madeleine flavor by my taste testers, these are fluffy, aromatic and vibrant. These Saffron and orange blossom infused madeleines are finished with a crunchy Amaretto (Apricot kernel Liquer) glaze. You know you can’t go wrong with it!

Umami Focaccia
from $30.00

My signature pillowy soft Focaccia topped with spices, marinades , complimentary cheeses, seasonal ingredients and Umami laden fixings! Each is sheet 13” x 9” in dimension and serves 4-6 as a side.

Tahina Chocolate Layer Cake
$100.00

Layers of devil’s cake using nutty Rye flour and sandwiched with a rich chocolate cremeux and finished with a delectable espresso Tahina (sesame paste) frosting. It’s as good as it sounds!

*It’s an 8” cake that serves 12-15

Canelè
from $19.00

Think Portable Crème Brûlée - scented custardy Middle with a crunchy caramelized outer crust. Fresh Canèle is stuff of dreams. Originating from Bordeaux Region of France, this humble looking pastry is a true delight and dangerously addictive! 

What’s latest at UFS

UFS voted BEST POPUP

We’re beyond thrilled to have been voted Best Pop-Up (Food & Drink) in the 2025 Chicago Reader Best of Chicago readers’ poll

UFS WGNTV Segment

UFS on WGNTV sharing the recipe demo for Quinoa Choc Chip Cookies
Pastry Arts Magazine

 Frequently Asked Questions

Pink floral or snowflake pattern with symmetrical petal shapes radiating from the center against a black background.

Umami From Scratch is the humble pursuit
of Divs Ray, whose creations highlight flavors of the spice routes in bread, pastries, cakes,
and more.

Explore the Bakery

Saffron Orange Blossom Madeleines
from $35.00

Declared as the best madeleine flavor by my taste testers, these are fluffy, aromatic and vibrant. These Saffron and orange blossom infused madeleines are finished with a crunchy Amaretto (Apricot kernel Liquer) glaze. You know you can’t go wrong with it!

Umami Focaccia
from $30.00

My signature pillowy soft Focaccia topped with spices, marinades , complimentary cheeses, seasonal ingredients and Umami laden fixings! Each is sheet 13” x 9” in dimension and serves 4-6 as a side.

Canelè
from $19.00

Think Portable Crème Brûlée - scented custardy Middle with a crunchy caramelized outer crust. Fresh Canèle is stuff of dreams. Originating from Bordeaux Region of France, this humble looking pastry is a true delight and dangerously addictive! 

Tahina Chocolate Layer Cake
$100.00

Layers of devil’s cake using nutty Rye flour and sandwiched with a rich chocolate cremeux and finished with a delectable espresso Tahina (sesame paste) frosting. It’s as good as it sounds!

*It’s an 8” cake that serves 12-15

What’s latest at UFS

UFS voted Best Popup

We’re beyond thrilled to have been voted Best Pop-Up (Food & Drink) in the 2025 Chicago Reader Best of Chicago readers’ poll

UFS on WGNTV

UFS on WGNTV Lunchbreak segment sharing recipe demo of Quinoa Choc Chip Cookies

 Frequently Asked Questions